Berthoud Pass: A Look into the Origins of Skiing in Colorado Long before the behemoths of the corporate ski resorts along I-70, Berthoud Pass existed for the purity of skiing. It provided quick access for Front Range skiers from Denver, CO. Equipped at its peak with a handful of lifts, its existence was simple; get people on the hill for the sake of skiing. No-frills skiing is what its patron sought, and […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 27, 2022 2 Comments
The Pure Ski – Modern Freeride Weapon Designed for the freerider that wants to charge from the alpine to the valley floor. Related: [GIVEAWAY] The SCOTT Pure 109 Ski These big mountain guns inspired by the Swiss charger, Jeremie Heitz, were built with three points in mind: Pure Innovation: A pure freeride sidecut inspired by Jeremie Heitz and a ski that provides stability and maneuverability in any […] Gear Joseph Puetz | April 7, 2022 0 Comments
A Golden State: Nishant Reddy’s Answer for an Enlightened Experience on Snow How can a day on the hill be elevated to be more rad than it already is? The freedom to explore one’s environment by gliding on snow is the allure that draws many to skiing and snowboarding. This sport enables one to be captivated by the present, to use wooden planks to flow with the terrain. Some call it a religious […] Featured Article Joseph Puetz | March 9, 2022 4 Comments
NASA Technology Meets Bode Miller Style: Introducing Revo Black Revo has announced the launch of Revo Black, a new design concept in collaboration with Bode Miller. The collection features three distinct concepts, including one designed in conjunction with the famed alpine ski racer. These glasses were designed with skiing in mind to protect the skier’s eyes without obstructing the stunning view that often accompanies skiing. Related: Bode Miller’s Favorite […] Gear Joseph Puetz | September 16, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO Invests $325,000 in Housing for Workforce It seems Winter Park, CO is making serious attempts to address the problem that virtually all ski towns are facing: workforce housing. According to Sky-Hi News, the town council has approved a budget of $325,000 to pay owners of short-term rental properties to lease their properties long-term. The council has dubbed this the Short-Term Fix problem, and it will pair small […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | September 10, 2021 2 Comments
The 9 Oldest Operating Ski Lifts in North America The up is never as fun as the down. The chairlift is just a means to get that next face shot or to continue the hunt for the perfect turn. No one ever talks about how insane the tram is as they’re about to crap themselves when they realize how psycho Corbet’s Couloir truly is. No. The magic of floating up […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 9, 2021 19 Comments
Mt. Bachelor to Reduce Carbon Emissions by 18% Through Proposed Biomass Facility In an effort to reduce carbon emissions as Deschutes County, Oregon continues to grow, Mt. Bachelor aims to build a biomass facility that will burn woody materials to heat the West Village buildings at the ski area. The facility would cost $5.5 million and would replace the use of propane that is currently used to heat Mt. Bachelor. One of […] Brains Joseph Puetz | September 7, 2021 0 Comments
Has Summertime Use of Snow Guns Become Essential for Saving the Tahoe Ski Industry? On August 14th, the Caldor Fire began near Little Mountain in El Dorado County, and by the 16th, it had grown to 764 acres. On the 31st of August, it has grown to 191,607 acres and has actively burned for 17 days. According to Cal Fire, only 16% of the blaze is contained and has destroyed 669 buildings in its […] Fire Joseph Puetz | August 31, 2021 14 Comments
Above-Freezing Air Temperature Still Offers Chance of Snow—Sometimes Recent snowfall across the Rockies has me jonesing for ski season. Unfortunately, August in the midwest spells 90-degree temps and high humidity. If we’re extremely lucky, the earliest snowfall won’t be till late October, and ski season won’t start until the middle of November. So we’re still a ways off. But snow can fall even if it’s above 32 degrees, […] Brains Joseph Puetz | August 27, 2021 1 Comment
CRSP: Introducing a Ski and Snowboard Company Proudly Made in Winter Park, CO Want rad skis? Then you should get your skis made by a rad skier. Fully custom and overbuilt to thrash the Rockies, CRSP offers up planks built by Winter Park local Chris Peters. Those living in Fraser Valley know him as Crispy, and his products will keep your turns looking oh-so-crisp. I got the opportunity to have a phone interview […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | August 20, 2021 0 Comments
Flooding and Drought at the Same Time? A Reality for Much of Utah The western U.S. has seen exceptional drought this summer, leading to extremely dry soil. The beginning of the monsoon season has brought heavy rainfall, which brings much-needed moisture. But with it brings flash flooding to areas that are unprepared. According to Glen Merrill, hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, Capitol Reef National Park broke a record […] Brains Joseph Puetz | August 4, 2021 1 Comment
For Nearly 100 Years, The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Has Sought Answers to Our Changing World Located a few miles outside of Crested Butte, CO, is the town of Gothic, home to the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL). What began as a mining town in the late 1800s has turned into the epicenter of biological and climate research. Silver was mined in the 1880s, and at its height, the town of Gothic had 1,000 people and […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 27, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO Continues Efforts to Meet Workforce Housing Needs Fraser Valley in Grand County, Colorado is attempting to ease the housing need for full-time employees. Many recent home buyers in the valley are not full-time residents. According to Sky-Hi News 50% of these part-time residents make over $300,000 annually, where only 10% of full-time residents make this much. This disparity in earning power has created a housing crisis for the […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 26, 2021 0 Comments
Winter Park, CO: Serving Up Tasty Turns Since 1939 Winter Park has been home to Denverites looking to get rad for over 80 years. Nestled in Fraser Valley just north of Berthoud Pass lies 3,000 acres of some of the most iconic terrain offered in Colorado. The town is located at 9,000 feet and is home to a mountain that has seen many changes throughout its operation. The mountain […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 13, 2021 0 Comments
Bison Bridge Spanning the Mississippi River in IL and IA? An Idea Crazy Enough to Work The Interstate 80 bridge crossing the Mississippi River near the Quad Cities sees 36,000 cars daily, and will soon need to be replaced. The Quad Cities is comprised of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois. Instead of tearing down the bridge that connects the two states, a bold plan to repurpose the bridge into […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 9, 2021 1 Comment
A New National Park Could be Heading to Pennsylvania and New Jersey More than 40 million people live in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York, yet the closest national park is a seven-hour drive for most. Officials in the area see this as an equity issue because most people don’t have access to the iconic national parks in the West, such as Yellowstone and Yosemite. Donald Miles and John Kashwick, vice-chairs of […] Brains Joseph Puetz | July 8, 2021 3 Comments
Is California in a New Climate? A Stanford Scientist Thinks So Unless you’ve been under a rock for the last month, you know the Pacific Northwest just experienced an unprecedented heatwave. Seattle, Washington, for example, just experienced their hottest temperature ever recorded of 108 degrees Fahrenheit on June 28th. For Standford climatologist Dr. Noah Diffenbaugh, this heatwave that extended into northern California is further evidence of changing climate for The Golden […] Fire Joseph Puetz | July 7, 2021 0 Comments
Struggling to Meet Housing Demands, Winter Park, CO, Begins Building 10 Workforce Homes Tuesday, June 29, a groundbreaking ceremony took place in the Hideaway Junction neighborhood of Winter Park, CO, to mark the beginning of the construction of 10 workforce homes. These homes are deed-restricted, meaning that their value will be kept consistent for decades to ensure affordability for potential owners. These homes are priced below market value and will be confined to […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | July 2, 2021 6 Comments
A Pillar in the Vail Community, Dave Gorsuch, Passes Away at the Age of 82 Dave Gorsuch, a cornerstone in the iconic ski community of Vail, passed away at his home in Vail on June 26th. Along with his wife Renie, he was at the forefront of bringing Vail to the mainstream of ski culture. The couple together owned and operated a ski shop out of the Vail Clock Tower Building. Kids growing up […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | July 2, 2021 3 Comments
Governor Jared Polis Signs Bill Which Brings Needed Resources to Colorado Search and Rescue Colorado’s governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 21-245 on Sunday, June 27, which will bring greater structure to the already well-established search and rescue system in Colorado. This bill was initiated by this season’s historic avalanche cycle that was felt in Colorado’s backcountry and throughout the country. It was signed at Bonfire Brewing in Eagle, CO—home to three men who […] Industry News Joseph Puetz | July 1, 2021 0 Comments
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